Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO): what you need to know
Kilimanjaro's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kilimanjaro eight hours ahead of Philadelphia.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PHL to JRO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a popular stopover on the PHL to JRO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
R 13,332 is the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport flight. Return flights start at R 21,731. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to JRO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Once your Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport flight has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Kia Lodge is a convenient option within easy reach of JRO.
Pick up a Kilimanjaro Airport rental car and discover Kilimanjaro and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and Smiles Cars Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kilimanjaro Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kilimanjaro in March.
Explore more of Tanzania
Kilimanjaro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. About 547 kilometres west of Kilimanjaro, a trip to Mwanza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Kogatende Serengeti Safaris, Bismarck Rock and Standing Point.
Zanzibar is another essential stop in Tanzania and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Kilimanjaro. No trip is complete without seeing House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.
